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The Chicago Blackhawks' #1 pick, Connor Bedard, is generating interest due to his young age. Bedard, who is 18 years old, will be playing with and against much older players in the NHL. This raises questions about how he will handle the off-ice aspects of being a professional hockey player, such as socializing with grown men, navigating team dynamics, and living semi-independently. Mark Lazerus of The Athletic explores these challenges in an article, highlighting the rigors of the schedule and the lessons Bedard will learn along the way. The focus is on how an 18-year-old can handle the demands of NHL life, both on and off the ice.
The on-ice aspect of being an 18-year-old in the NHL will be relatively easy for Connor Bedard. The more challenging part will be off the ice. @MarkLazerus with the story on what Bedard can expect this season: https://t.co/h7hxtU6Cys
Connor Bedard is a kid playing with and against men, some of whom are old enough to be his father. How does an 18-year-old handle NHL life? @MarkLazerus on the rigors of the schedule, living semi-independently, and more lessons to come for Bedard ⤵️ https://t.co/C2Rokco5Ya
Athletic subscribers: How does an 18-year-old handle NHL life? Connor Bedard is about to find out, writes @MarkLazerus. #nhl https://t.co/lWnPsZP6XW
We know 18-year-olds like Connor Bedard can hang on the ice in the NHL. But how do they hang off the ice, "a kid" thrust into the social circles of grown men? In the room? On the road? At dinner? At the bars they can't even get into? My story ⤵️ https://t.co/XLl9vEpmh5 https://t.co/lEbkfqCXTS
Is Blackhawks' #1 pick Connor Bedard very young or are we very old? 😅 https://t.co/jwHE6BBVnC